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Hosting Valentine’s Day at Home
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Hosting Valentine’s Day at Home

Classic Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows
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Classic Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows

How to Make Thanksgiving Side Dishes Ahead of Time
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How to Make Thanksgiving Side Dishes Ahead of Time

Holiday Baked Ham Recipe (How Long to Cook a Ham) 
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Holiday Baked Ham Recipe (How Long to Cook a Ham) 

The Best Beef Tenderloin Dinner Party (Easy Menu)
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The Best Beef Tenderloin Dinner Party (Easy Menu)

Jiffy Corn Pudding Recipe
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Jiffy Corn Pudding Recipe

Galentine’s Party Decor Ideas: Glam up Your Gal Pal Bash
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Galentine’s Party Decor Ideas: Glam up Your Gal Pal Bash

New Year’s Day Soul Bowl
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New Year’s Day Soul Bowl

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Many years ago, I created Sweetpea Lifestyle as a way of sharing simple recipes and entertaining tips with friends.⁣

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👩‍🍳 Easy Recipes that Gather People
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Cheers to a Citrus Crush Martini! Years ago at th Cheers to a Citrus Crush Martini! Years ago at the NC farmers market I had what they call an Orange Crush. It’s a darling little stand that you choose which citrus you want freshly juiced then they pair it with a little simple syrup, soda water, and a maraschino cherry! I can’t get enough of them, even though I’ve only had 2 “real” ones in my life. With that lovely tale in your mind, let me tell you about the martini version. It’s the best! Fresh citrus juice. Iced cold Vodka Sweet Simple Syrup Tangy Grenadine. It’s a match made in heaven! Mix this up when you need a little refresher! Here are the ratios: 1 part Orange Juice 1 part Lemon Juice 1 part Lime Juice 2 parts Vodka 1/2 part Simple Syrup 1/2 part Grenadine Mix it all in a shaker, and shake, shake, shake! Strain into whatever glass you prefer and enjoy! Want to make this for a batch cocktail for a LOT of people?! Grab a bottle of OJ, a bottle of lemonade, and a bottle limeade. Mix those with 750ml of vodka and a jar of maraschino cherries! Add it to a drink dispense with citrus slices, and you’re ready to rumble! . . . #christmascocktails #cocktailrecipes #easycocktailrecipe
Baked Meatballs, anyone?! I’ve perfected my rec Baked Meatballs, anyone?! I’ve perfected my recipe and that started with adding @boursincheese to your meaty mixture. I mean, come on… *Moist heaven* 🤭🤭🤭🤭 The other secret is baking them in a preheated cast iron skillet. And, from eating the leftovers, the texure is way better from the skillet balls to the sheet pan balls. Want this recipe?! Say MEATBALL in the comments, and I’ll share the recipe with you! . . . #bakedmeatballs #meatballrecipe #easyrecipes #dinnerpartyinspiration
Want to know the FIVE things you DO NOT need at yo Want to know the FIVE things you DO NOT need at your party? Social media is a fantastic place to get motivated and inspired to gather people around your table! Sometimes, it’s a bit over the top, and lacking the “everyday-ness” of the point of hosting people… Here are FIVE things you do NOT need at your party! 1️⃣ Over the top, one-time-use items. I get it if it’s for a specific birthday, but even then… Do you really need all that stuff?! Try shopping your home first, and getting creative with what you already have! 2️⃣ Bad Attitudes. No one wants to be greeted by a bad attitude, whether you are opening the door, or the guest coming through it! Leave it at the door, or ask for help getting out of your funk. 3️⃣ Stuffy Food. It’s fun every once in a while, but people are there for you! Good food is what lures people to your table, but don’t feel like you need to make it a 5-star restaurant worthy meal every time. 4️⃣ Disorganized Chaos. We are all busy people! Know your own capacity and when you have a little more to willingly open your home. ((Every season is different, and each season doesn’t last forever!)) 5️⃣ Unintentional Expectations. You, the host, have an idea in your mind of what you hope your time together looks like! Let your people know your expectations and everyone will have a better time. Are you guilty of any of these?! I am more frequently than I care to admit! . . . #hostingathome #hostingdinner #summerentertaining
This is your sign to use a punch bowl… Y’all, This is your sign to use a punch bowl… Y’all, I’m bringing the punch bowl back ((if you’re in the south, did it ever leave!? ))! Add some edible glitter and glug, glug, glug! This is my Little Bit Famous Jingle Juice recipe. I’ve never put it on my site, but it’s in my digital cookbooks! Should I add it to the website!? Say JINGLE and I’ll add it! . . . #punchbowl #cocktailsforacrowd #batchcocktailrecipe
Crispy Chicken Thighs that will save your life! W Crispy Chicken Thighs that will save your life! Will they really save your life? Probably not… They could?! Say CHICKEN for the recipe to be sent to your DMs! CRISPY BAKED CHICKEN TIPS: Season your bone in, skin on chicken thighs. Let them “dry brine” in the fridge, overnight, UNCOVERED. Yes, you will have raw poultry in your frigde. It’s not as bad as it sounds, I promise. Place in a baking dish and cook for 35-40 minutes at 400 degrees. Baste with a Hot Honey Buffalo Sauce (recipe below). HOT HONEY BUFFALO SAUCE: 3 TBS Butter 3 TBS Hot Honey 3 TBS Cholula (or your fave hot sauce!) Mix all these together on the stove, and bring to a simmer for 2-3 minutes. . . . #buffalochickenthighs #buffalochicken #chickenthighrecipe #crispychickenthighs
Swiss Onion Dip! Y’all, this is an old-school ic Swiss Onion Dip! Y’all, this is an old-school iconic recipe for a reason… It’s three ingredients and a whole lot of yum. This easy, cheesy baked dip will rock your box and make your wanna change your locks. Say CHEESE in the comments and I’ll share the recipe with you! RECIPE: * 8 ounces Swiss Cheese, shredded by hand * 8 ounces Mayo * 1 medium Sweet Onion (I use Vidalia when I can!), shredded * 1/2 teaspoon Smash Seasoning (see notes) 1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees (if you’re baking right away!). 2. Using a box grater or crank grater, grate up the 8 ounces of Swiss Cheese and the onion. 3. Add those to a bowl with 8 ounces (1 cup) of mayonnaise. 4. Sprinkle in half a teaspoon of Smash Seasoning and stir everything up well. 5. Bake at 350˚ for 20-25 minutes, until the top is golden brown. 6. Serve with pretzel chips, Baguette slices, etc. Have you ever made this recipe??? . . . #swissoniondip #easyappetizer #cheesydip https://sweetpealifestyle.com/swiss-onion-dip/
For me, it’s my top 5 beverages: 🍾 Chablis 🥂 Champagne 🍸 Vesper Martini 🫖 Cuppa Paris Tea 💧 Water What are yours?!
Am I the only one who googled “How to Make a Bow Am I the only one who googled “How to Make a Bowl Out of a Bag of Chips?” Well, y’all! It’s a basic business of flipping the bag over, tucking in the sides, and fluffing it “flat.” Flip it right side up, and cut the top off! Serving your chips this way on a big buffet line is so great! 1️⃣ You don’t dirty another bowl. YAY! 2️⃣ People can see what kind of chip they are eating. Woo hoo! Do you do this at your parties?? Know someone who would love this party hack?! Tag and share this! . . . #easyappetizer #chipanddip #chipbowl #lifehack
Azalea Cocktails! It’s Masters Week, and this is Azalea Cocktails! It’s Masters Week, and this is *THE* cocktail you need at the ready! This cocktail is a must-drink! Say DRINK in the comments, and I’ll share the recipe. It’s fruity and tart. It can serve a lot of people, too! 🍍 Pineapple Juice 🍋 Lemonade 🍒 Grenadine It’s a fantastic mocktail, too! I like keeping a pitcher of this in my fridge this week, so I can pour a cup whenever I need to. Serve the vodka on the side for people to add their own. Here’s the Batch Recipe for a LOT of servings: 52 ounces Simply Lemonade ( 6 1/2 cups) 26 ounces Pineapple Juice (3 1/4 cups) 6 ounces Grenadine (3/4 cup) 52 ounces Vodka or Gin (6 1/2 cups) Pour all the ingredients into a big drink dispenser, give it a good swirl with a spoon, and serve! . . . #cocktailrecipes #azaleacocktail #mastersweek #southernrecipes
A little corn salad!? That’s a few fresh ingred A little corn salad!? That’s a few fresh ingredients and a pantry staple!? Eat this as a side dish or as a two topping! RECIPE: 2-3 cups of fresh corn (you can use frozen and thawed!) 1 shallot, diced 1 pint tomatoes, sliced 2 TBS olive oil 2 TBS ranch powder Cut you corn off the cob, add in your diced shallots and tomatoes. Drizzle in the olive oil. Sprinkle in the ranch and gently mix. Let this sit for 30 minutes, covered in the fridge before serving! Who’s making this!? . . . #easycornsalad #easysidedish #springtimerecipes
My favorite Hosting MAGIC trick! It’s sensationa My favorite Hosting MAGIC trick! It’s sensational I do this for almost all of my silver pieces! I even put my large silver tea tray in my bathtub with this method. A few tips for cleaning your silver with MAGIC: ✅ Line you stopped up sink with tin foil. ✅ Lay your silver pieces on the foil, in a single layer. ✅ Sprinkle baking soda on top of your silver. It doesn’t need to stick to it, just about a cup. ✅ Pour boiling water over the silver and baking soda, and watch the magic! I give a little rinse, and then hand dry each piece so no water droplets form. That’s it! Anyone else do this?! Save this and share it with a friend! . . . #hostingessentials #cleaningsilver #easylifehack #lifehacks #cleaning
Grilled Chicken Sandwich Tower! Y’all! This is Grilled Chicken Sandwich Tower! Y’all! This is a fun way of serving ordinary chicken sammiches! Grill up some chicken and plop it on a three-tiered tray… Bring this to the table and wow your people! Say CHICKEN in the comments and I’ll send you the details! . . . #entertainingathome #summerentertaining #dinnerpartyinspiration #dinnerparty #grilledchicken
Vanilla Almond Iced Tea! This recipe is a oldie b Vanilla Almond Iced Tea! This recipe is a oldie but a true Goldie! 🎉 In the south people are known by their glass of tea...and maybe the porch you share it on! 🥰 This tea recipe uses simple store bought staples, that you pour together. It’s definitely a cheater iced tea recipe, and I’ve been chastised for it...a LOT! 🤦🏼‍♀️😬 Here’s how you make it! ✅ Pour a bottle of UNsweetened tea into your drink dispenser. ✅ Pour a bottle of Simply Lemonade in the dispenser. ✅ Add ✌️ tablespoons of vanilla extract. ✅ Add ✌️ tablespoons of almond extract. 🥄 Stir them together, top with ice, and garnish with lots of sliced lemons. 🍋 It’s the PERFECT Game Day weekend drink! So refreshing with an extra zing you didn’t know you were missing in your life! 🥳 It’s a must-make for Masters Week! Want a printable version?! Say TEA in the comments! . . . #sweettea #teatime #southernsweettea #arnoldpalmer #beveragino #mastersweek
Creamed Spinach with @boursincheese !?! Yes, plea Creamed Spinach with @boursincheese !?! Yes, please!! If you crave steakhouse-style creamed spinach, this is the recipe you’ve got to make! ✅ Sinfully delicious. ✅ Packed with flavor. ✅ Make ahead friendly! Say SPINACH in the comments so I can share the recipe with you! In the recipe post you’ll find everything on how to bring your favorite steakhouse home and enjoy a night in! . . . #creamedspinach #steakhouserecipes #steakhousesidedishes
Friday Intro Well, friends! We made it to Friday…! Since it’s #fridayintroductions let’s do something a little differently. I’m Ashley! The 🌸Sweetpea🌸 behind Sweetpea Lifestyle! Born and raised here in Asheville, NC I love gathering my people around the table anchored by *really* good food! Here are 🖐 things about me you might find fun to know! 1️⃣ My favorite part of any trip/vacation is coming home. 2️⃣ Valentine’s Day is my most favorite holiday, ever. 3️⃣ I can’t believe I finally have some of the family heirlooms I’ve been eyeing since I was a little girl. 4️⃣ As a ♋️ Cancer, I really, really love my home and being home! 5️⃣ A cup tea solves {almost} anything. What about YOU?! Do we have anything in common?! I’d love to know a few things about you! ⬇️ In the comments below, tell me what you’re up to this month and what your favorite holiday is! I love making new friends, so follow along and be inspired to gather around your table and cultivate community! . . . #fridayintroductions #foodcontentcreator #contentcreator
Steakhouse Chicken! Y’all… Don’t sleep on th Steakhouse Chicken! Y’all… Don’t sleep on this recipe. You’ll take a steak marinade with a couple of other ingredients. Add in CHICKEN and marinade overnight. Grill it up, then once it’s off the grill top with an herby, garlicky steak butter… Oh, me oh my oh! (Look at Miss Ohio…) This chicken is tender, juicy, packed with flavor, and incredibly ✨MOIST!✨ Want the recipe?! Say “CHICKEN” in the comments and I’ll share the recipe with you! . . . #steakhouseathome #chickenrecipe #chickenmarinade #grilledchicken #springtimerecipes
Hot Honey Buffalo Chicken Skewers! SO good, y’a Hot Honey Buffalo Chicken Skewers! SO good, y’all!! Say HONEY for the recipe! This is such a great way to entertain! Make them as an appetizer or serve on a big salad for a dinnertime meal. RECIPE: CHICKEN MARINADE * 2 Chicken Breasts sliced into thin strips * 2 tsp Montreal Steak Seasoning * 2 tsp Ranch Powder * 2 TBS Worcestershire Sauce * 1 TBS Olive Oil HOT HONEY BUFFALO SAUCE * 2 TBS Butter * 1 TBS Hot Honey, plus extra for drizzling later! * 2 TBS Buffalo Sauce (I prefer Frank’s Red brand) Instructions 1. Add your sliced chicken to a large bowl. 2. Add the two teaspoons of Montreal Steak Seasoning and Ranch powder, the two tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce, and one tablespoon of olive oil. 3. Mix these around with your hands until each piece of chicken is coated well. 4. Let this sit for 20 minutes while your wooden skewers soak. 5. After 20 minutes, thread the chicken onto the soaked skewers, making sure you thread the chicken tightly. 6. Place on your air fryer’s rack and air fry at 375˚ for 12 minutes. 7. Meanwhile, the chicken air fries are made with Hot Honey Buffalo Sauce. 8. In a small pot (or skillet), melt two tablespoons of butter with one tablespoon of hot honey and two tablespoons of buffalo sauce over medium heat. Let this come to a simmer for 2-3 minutes. 9. Remove the chicken and flip it in the air fryer, swiping the Hot Honey Buffalo Sauce over each skewer before air frying again.  10. Air fry the chicken skewers for 10 minutes at 400˚. 11. Swipe the remaining buffalo sauce on top of the chicken skewers and an extra drizzle of hot honey. . . . #chickenskewers #hothoneybuffalochicken #easychickenmarinade
🥩🥗Simple Steak Salad! This is how you do it 🥩🥗Simple Steak Salad! This is how you do it! You lay down a box of @gothamgreens lettuce on a giant platter while your big boy steak is grilling and chilling. Add in some tomatoes, goat cheese, crispy onions, cucumbers, whatever your heart desires on your salad! Then, drizzle over thed Creamy Balsamic Dressing… and Dinner is SERVED! If you’re wanting to step up your hosting game, this is how! Creating delicious meals that make your people happy is what it’s all about. Not the tablesetting, although that’s important! Not the decorations that take up space in your home… Definitely not anything over the top. From the moment your people walk through your door, you want them to feel welcome, at ease, and ready to engage in conversation! Having your menu be simple is the secret sauce to making ⬆️THAT⬆️ happen! Want this show-stopping Simple Steak Salad?! Say “LINK” in the comments, and I’ll share the recipe with you! . . . #steaksalad #springsalad #easyrecipes
Wedge Salad! Disc Salad! @inagarten knows best w Wedge Salad! Disc Salad! @inagarten knows best when it comes to making the *best* wedge salad. It’s the 2nd secret to making a memorable wedge salad. The first secret: seasoning the wedge/disc. A little sprinkle or salt and pepper plus a kiss of lemon juice… game changer. Cutting your iceberg into a disc gives you optimum space for all the dressing, all the tomatoes, all the crunchy goodness! Neat & Tidy Tip: a wedge salad cut into a disc is WAY easier to cut and eat than a hunk of lettuce. Say WEDGE in the comments and I’ll send you the recipe for this dressing! I love using Thousand Island on my wedge salads… But, I have a grand idea for a big Wedge Salad Tower! ((Anyone interested?!)) What’s your favorite wedge salad?? . . . #wedgesalad #saladbarathome #saladrecipe #easyrecipes
I mean… can you even!? The Surf and Turf Dinner I mean… can you even!? The Surf and Turf Dinner Tower! Everything you know and love from your steakhouse, made at home, and stacked up high on a three tiered tray! It’s the perfect way to serve if you’re tight on space!! Plus, talk about the wow factor!! 🤩🤩 Say STEAK in the comments, and I’ll share all the details! . . . #steaknight #surfandturf #steaktower #dinnerpartyinspiration
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